I’ve Been In Your Shoes: The Housing Nightmare After Prison
Finding housing after prison is a nightmare. But lawmakers and officials can change things. Do they want to?
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Whether you’re going to prison, have a loved one in prison or are getting released from prison, you probably have questions. Sometimes those questions are for experts. Other times they’re for people who have been there before. How to Justice teams up with people who have been in your shoes, too.
What Do You Need to Know About the Prison Commissary? Part 3
Every prison has a different commissary, but general similarities exist. The commissary can make your prison time a little more comfortable.
What Do You Need To Know About The Prison Commissary? Part 2
The commissary varies by prison. You'll get assigned a specific day when you can visit the commissary, and must abide by the rules.
What Do You Need To Know About The Prison Commissary? Part 1
Commissary is a must in prison. If you want to have anything extra or of some quality, the prison commissary is the best option.
Can You Make Phone Calls While In Prison?
You can make phone calls while in prison. Inmates may use telephones to make calls to people on their authorized call list.
What is Visitation Like in Federal Prison?
Visitation in federal prison has changed immensely since 2020. Visitation was prohibited because of COVID-19.
What’s the Difference Between General Mail and Legal Mail in Prison?
There are two types of mail in prison: general and special mail. Officers conduct a visual inspection of all mail for contraband.
Is Communication With Your Attorney Important?
Communication with your attorney is important to ensure that they are able to represent you in the best way possible.
Do You Need To Prepare Financially For Prison?
Yes. It is a good idea to prepare financially for prison. There are resources to help you get your finances in order before you go to prison.
Out of Prison and College — with a Lot More I Want to Accomplish
"I have no other alternative but to sentence you to the Department of Corrections." May God be with me? “Where are these people about to send me?” I wondered. “ I'm a college kid,” I said to myself.